Acer 4732Z/4332 manual Setting a system password

Setting a system password

Note the following before you define a system password:

•The maximum length of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters—A - Z, 0 - 9, and ‘;’ (for French keyboard).

•System passwords are case-insensitive.

•When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Do not forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your computer to your dealer to reset it.

To set a system password:

1.Select a password parameter, then press Enter. The password box appears.

2.Type a password then press Enter.

IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the

screen. Only shaded blocks representing each typed character are visible.

3.Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter. You will be prompted to save the new password.

4.Press Enter.

5.Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.

To change a system password:

1.Select a password parameter, then press Enter. The password box appears.

2.Type the original password, then press Enter.

3.Type a new password, then press Enter.

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